Refugee & Immigrant ‘Welcome Sunday’ is June 18

Disciples Home Missions’ Refugee and Immigration Ministries (RIM) is inviting congregations to participate in Refugee and Immigrant Welcome Sunday on June 18, 2017. This event is an occasion for congregations to celebrate their community’s welcome for refugees and immigrants.

RIM provides a toolkit of resources for joining this celebration on their website, including the following:

Join the #ToImmigrantsWithLoveletter writing campaign. Individuals and groups can write electronic letters and record videos to immigrants, and share support and solidarity for immigrants to the U.S.

Display welcome signs on church and family yards to share spirit of welcome in communities

Send postcards to legislators at all levels of government to share how refugees enrich communities